Best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections HAIs
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75 SREstimated Price
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
6 continuing medical education hours
ACA-20240002273
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Introduction
Our survey revealed critical gaps in Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) prevention within our facility:Lack of Awareness: Staff has limited understanding of HAIs' scope and impact, leading to inconsistent prevention practices.Training Deficiency: There's a need for comprehensive training on HAI risks, including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.Monitoring Systems Gap: Our facility lacks robust systems to monitor HAI rates and effectiveness of prevention efforts.Leadership Engagement: Healthcare leaders are not actively championing HAI prevention, resulting in disjointed efforts. Resource Insufficiency: Shortages of PPE and antimicrobial agents hinder effective HAI prevention.Patient and Family Education Need: Patients and families require better education on their role in HAI prevention and infection control.
Objectives
- Recognize the scope and impact of HAIs based on statistical data.
- Define the risks associated with HAIs in healthcare settings.
- Analyze the clinical consequences of HAIs on patients and healthcare systems.
- Formulate a comprehensive prevention plan for HAIs.
- List the legal and ethical considerations related to HAIs.
- Construct the role of healthcare leaders and staff in HAI prevention efforts.
Outcomes
By the end of this guide, you will have a deep understanding of HAIs, their risks, impacts, and best practices for prevention. You will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to contribute to a safer healthcare environment through effective HAI prevention strategies.
Target Audience
- Resident/Fellow
- Dental Technology and Assistants
- Nutrition
- Science/Assistant
- Medical Technology
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Informatics
- Health Education
- Public and Community Health
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Medical Education
- Cardiac Perfusion
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- Social Service
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Physician
- Dentistry
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Laboratory Science
- Radiological
Trainers
Marwa Salah Ahmed Osman
Laboratory Science
Microbiology Laboratory